Layered manikin in the Epitome (4)

Andreas Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica librorum epitome, Basel: ex. off. J. Oporini, 1543, leaf height 55.8 cm, detail of paper manikin, CCF.46.36.

This view shows how finely the pieces had to be cut; the writing seen on the pieces is from a piece of manuscript that was used as backing. To view the whole book, click on the Digital Library link below.

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